Comparison

iWriter 2 vs Enso | Mindmap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iWriter 2

A minimalist Markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It offers MultiMarkdown support with live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless export to various formats. Organize and manage your documents with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface
  • Full MultiMarkdown support with live preview
  • Syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Seamless export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, LaTeX
  • Built-in document manager with search
  • Rebuilt with TextKit 2 for enhanced performance
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iWriter 2 is an elegant and minimalist Markdown text editor designed for distraction-free writing. # iWriter 2 is the next generation of the beloved iWriter text editor. "Simple & beautiful" App Store Review, 2019 "Terrific Writing and Notes App" App Store Review, 2015 "Great simple text editor" App Store Review, 2014 Immerse yourself in a minimalist writing environment designed to enhance focus and productivity. Say hello to structured, professional documents that effortlessly transform your ideas. ## MultiMarkdown Support iWriter 2 is a full-featured Markdown editor built for precision and flexibility. - MultiMarkdown support with live preview and syntax highlighting. - Wikilinks and Wiki-Embeds for connected notes. - Task lists and code blocks made simple. - Keyboard shortcuts for fast inline formatting. ## Built-in Document Manager A built-in document manager that lets you easily organize, browse, and manage all your files in one place — complete with powerful document search to quickly find exactly what you need. ## Rebuilt with TextKit 2 iWriter 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up using Apple’s modern TextKit 2 framework, delivering faster performance, smoother scrolling, and a more responsive writing experience. ## Multiple Export Options A refined, user-friendly interface designed for focus and productivity, offering intuitive formatting options and seamless export to multiple formats including HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX (Microsoft Word), and LaTeX. ## LaTeX and Mermaid Diagrams iWriter 2 offers LaTeX syntax highlighting, making complex math expressions easy to read and edit as you write. It also supports Mermaid diagrams, letting you create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using simple text-based syntax. Both integrate seamlessly into your Markdown workflow, keeping technical writing and visual documentation in one place. --- Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://serpensoft.com/privacy-policy/

About

Enso | Mindmap

Features
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This Is NOT a Note-Taking App
It’s a Recalling App — Recalling Made the Best. Rethink how you recall. Structure everything you want to learn, study, or truly retain. Why? * Recall with clarity and confidence. * Track your learning progress effortlessly. * Structure your thoughts meaningfully. * Dive deeper into understanding. * Make abstract ideas tangible. * Master real comprehension. * Break down complex topics into recallable chunks.

Screenshots

iWriter 24 screens
Enso | Mindmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Enso | Mindmap at $4.99 against iWriter 2's $9.99. Enso | Mindmap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iWriter 2 costs $9.99 and Enso | Mindmap $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Enso | Mindmap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iWriter 2 versus Enso | Mindmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWriter 2Enso | Mindmap
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerpensoft GroupIliya Lyan

In-app purchases

None

iWriter 2

No in-app purchases

None

Enso | Mindmap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWriter 2 free?
iWriter 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enso | Mindmap free?
Enso | Mindmap costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWriter 2 or Enso | Mindmap have ads?
Neither iWriter 2 nor Enso | Mindmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWriter 2 or Enso | Mindmap?
iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Enso | Mindmap monthly. Most recently, iWriter 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Enso | Mindmap on October 18, 2026.

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